The Mostviertel, Austria's pear country, stretches from the river Danube to the Alps, right in the heart of Austria. Pear trees are scattered across the landscape and produce 200 different kinds of pears. Their naturally tart fruits have been used for centuries to extract the delicious pear cider (perry).
Afghanistan - one of the most remote and dangerous countries in the world. Yet for the last 20 years, through the turmoil of Russian invasion, retaliation, civil war and religious jihad, an American has traveled through Afghanistan in search of fabulous precious stones.
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Documentary film from writer/director Katrine Borre as she interviews, films, and travels with sailors around the globe.
Film with music from Pallavi Prakash
This documentary examines the ethical issues and scientific achievements surrounding this controversial topic. Are scientists playing god? Has science gone too far?
A young American girl and her friends search for the resting place of her birth parents deep in the Malaysian jungle and encounter the Pontianak, a demonic female banshee seeking revenge on those who have wronged her.
Combat in the Huertgen Forest ranked among the most devastating of World War II, with American and German forces suffering casualties upwards of 60,000 troops. More than a half-century later, soldiers from both sides assemble at the site for an emotional reunion. The intense feelings they experienced as young men are never far from the surface. Tom Brokaw, Walter Cronkite and John Kenneth Galbraith provide commentary.
His hard-line approach has earned Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- the lead law-enforcement officer in Arizona's sprawling Maricopa County -- lots of support among voters, as evidenced by his three consecutive landslide victories. But not everyone approves of his tactics, which include female chain gangs and a desert prison with only tents to shield inmates from the elements. This hourlong documentary profiles the flinty lawman in a one-on-one interview.
TRACKS: 01 - 06: Official Promo clips // 07 - 29: Recorded live at the Salisbury Arts Centre on June 30, 1990 + interviews (Previously released as"Live Corruption" VHS video). // 30 - 56: Recorded live at the Nottingham Rock City on November 14, 1989 // 57 - 58: BBC TV footage featuring Bill Steer (pre-Carcass) and Lee Dorrian (pre-Cathedral), taken from the Arena TV show (4/17/1989) at the Kilburn National. //
The outrageous comedy of Kenneth Keith Kallenbach, a "Howard Stern Show" Wack Pack alum, is showcased in this collection of his most entertaining skits and pranks. Featured are never-before-seen sketches and shorts from early in Kallenbach's 20-year career, as well as his uproarious stand-up routine. Listen in on his crazy phony phone calls and to his musical project, the Kenneth Keith Kallenbach Band.
Delving into the history, development and pivotal roles of four World War II Allied aircraft, this fascinating documentary features plenty of dramatic action footage as well as interviews with pilots who flew the planes in combat. Warbirds profiled in Volume 2 include the North American P-51 Mustang, the Vickers-Armstrong Supermarine Spitfire, the de Havilland DH98 Mosquito and the Hawker Hurricane.
Sawyer Brown makes country-influenced music with an anthemic quality that translates perfectly to the live show. The Hits Live capitalizes on Sawyer Brown's live excellence, compiling concert footage of the band's biggest hits, including "Some Girls Do," "The Boys and Me," and "Drive Me Wild."
This touching documentary from the Discovery Channel follows adorable coyote pup Kitsie as she grows up with humans after being orphaned. Taken in by a farm family, Kitsie soon finds friendship with the family dog, Bogus. As Kitsie grows and the seasons change, the two four-footed pals develop a deep bond. Nature photographers Brownie and Dick Borden narrate the film, which they also photographed.
In this visually stunning edition of the Naxos Musical Journey series, the music of Frédéric Chopin serves as the soundtrack to a sumptuous tour of France, the Polish-born composer's adopted homeland. The Slovak State Philharmonic's performance of Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 accompanies images of Burgundy's wine country, the ancient Roman ruins of Nimes, Arles and Franche-Comte, the Museum of Romantic Life, the Opera Garnier and Place Vendôme.
Pacifica radio host and author Gary Null hosts this program about retaining or regaining the health of your youth through proper diet, exercise, stress reduction and toxin elimination. Null's lecture is enhanced with illustrations and video footage of lab research into life-extending medicine. Null's guests include molecular biologists and physicians who provide insight into research on counteracting Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and arthritis.
This fun documentary chronicles the humble beginnings and chart-topping successes of British pop supergroup Atomic Kitten. On the verge of being dropped by their record company, the girls made a major comeback with their hit single "Whole Again." In addition to interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, this program features videos for "Whole Again," "Right Now," "See Ya," "I Want Your Love," "Follow Me," "Eternal Flame" and "You Are."
Directed by Harvey Hubbell V, this small-scale documentary offers an insider's look at what it's really like to make a movie on a shoestring budget, focusing on the cast and crew of a thriller called BlackMale (2000). But perhaps more interesting than the film's plot -- which follows a pair of con men who try to blackmail a doctor they believe to be a serial killer -- is the behind-the-scenes drama Hubbell captures.
British electronic music group Depeche Mode rock the stage at Philadelphia's First Union Center as they perform their hit single "Freelove," presented here along with more live performance and backstage footage shot during their 2001 "Exciter" tour. Also included are audio tracks of "Breathe" and "The Dead of Night." Bonus features include clips of the sound check, Depeche Mode fans and the group's lead singer, Dave Gahan.
